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Pop Mart Suspends Labubu UK In-Store Sales as Trafford Centre Opening Nears

The collectible toy retailer halts in-store and RoboShop sales of its viral Labubu dolls to address safety concerns while confirming a summer 2025 Trafford Centre launch.

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Overview

  • Pop Mart UK has temporarily paused in-store and RoboShop sales of Labubu dolls, citing long queues and safety concerns.
  • Online sales of Labubu collectibles will continue, with updates on future availability shared via Pop Mart's social channels.
  • Labubu, created by artist Kasing Lung in 2015, has surged in popularity due to its blind-box format, celebrity endorsements, and resale value.
  • The company has confirmed its first Trafford Centre store will open in summer 2025, further expanding its UK presence.
  • Labubu collectibles have become a global phenomenon, with some rare variants reselling for up to five times their original price.